
Record sonar and GPS passively from Lowrance or Simrad sonar and upload to BioBase cloud servers. Detailed GIS maps of depth, aquatic vegetation abundance, and bottom hardness are created automatically.




Semi-automated processing of high-resolution satellite images to map emergent floating and near-surface aquatic vegetation in wetlands and waterbodies greater than 25 kilometers squared.
All interactive maps, processed data, and data reports are archived in an easy to browse dashboard.
Data reports are created automatically and available for sharing.
By the end of this project we were collecting [EcoSound] data via navigation of the point-intercept grids that allowed rapid and relatively passive whole-bay mapping of SAV in each bay
There is significant promise for resource managers to incorporate this [EcoSound] technology to generate large-scale, low-cost maps of SAV distribution and abundance through time
Monitor change in aquatic plant growth over time and the effects of invasive species.
View article published in the Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. View Article
Create polygons around an area of interest and generate local statistics like water volume or aquatic vegetation cover; Export Polygon Data and Outlines to a GPS file.
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Great to be on the road again at #JASM2022 in Grand Rapids MI. If you're here, stop on by and we'll show you tips a… https://t.co/VQeBDhHfw6
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RT @chris_harrod: Got a bench top power supply so now we can replay our #Fondecyt project kelp echosounding surveys prior to uploading to @…
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RT @chris_harrod: After many years, finally got our @LowranceFishing system installed so we can map kelp in N Chile using the @BioBaseMaps…
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05/06/2022 - Subscription Update – Single Waterbody
BioBase now offers a single waterbody subscription, it includes unlimited uploads to a single waterbody for 30 days and up to 10GB of storage for $399. The BioBase team has listened to your feedback on the single use plans and expanded it to a single waterbody. This feature now allows occasional, project-based users the ability … Continue reading "Subscription Update – Single Waterbody"
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04/22/2022 - BioBase Website Update
At BioBase, ease of use, organization, and user experience are top priorities. Our team has been hard at work updating the user-interface to improve the users account profile and details experience. The result is a sleek, user friendly dashboard and account profile. Now you can maximize your BioBase experience by changing user preferences with ease … Continue reading "BioBase Website Update"
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04/11/2022 - Professional Spotlight – Dr. Chris Harrod and Chilean Kelp Mapping
Professional Spotlight The Professional Spotlight series is a deep dive into the global BioBase community where we highlight the unique ways sonar driven mapping is assisting research, conservation and sustainability. The BioBase team sat down with Dr. Chris Harrod for a look into how he uses BioBase. Chris (from the UK) is a full professor … Continue reading "Professional Spotlight – Dr. Chris Harrod and Chilean Kelp Mapping"
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03/28/2022 - Mapping and avoiding dense weed beds to get an edge while yacht racing
By Herb Garcia Sailing enthusiast and BioBase Ambassador Lake Minnetonka is one of the largest and most heavily used recreational lakes in Minnesota and is composed of an interconnected system of bays (Figure 1). Every summer, a rooted invasive aquatic plant, Eurasian watermilfoil creates thick bottom to surface mats in many areas of the lake. … Continue reading "Mapping and avoiding dense weed beds to get an edge while yacht racing"
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02/22/2022 - Feature Alert: Add Manual Depth Points to BioBase Maps
Lake, pond, and river mapping with off-the-shelf powerful technology like Lowrance® and BioBase™ has democratized the previously complex and expensive process of creating detailed and accurate bathymetric maps. BioBase continues to deliver new features that empower biologists, researchers, service providers, and surveyors to create better maps for their stakeholders and clients. Today, we announce the … Continue reading "Feature Alert: Add Manual Depth Points to BioBase Maps"
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